The Gloss and the Text - William Perkins on Interpreting Scripture with Scripture

William Perkins is the father of Puritanism, often remembered for his preaching manual, The Art of Prophesying. Much attention has been given to the Puritan movement, especially in its later forms, but comparatively little has been given to Perkins. In The Gloss and the Text, Andrew Ballitch provides a thorough examination of the hermeneutical principles that governed Perkins's approach to biblical interpretation. Perkins taught that the Bible was God's word as well as the interpretation of God's word. Interpretation is no private matter; it is a public gift of the Spirit of God for the people of God. Ballitch's study sheds light on Perkins as a preacher, theologian, and student of Scripture.

About the author

Andrew S. Ballitch (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Associate Pastor of Preaching and Ministries at Westwood Alliance Church in Mansfield, Ohio. He co-edited Faith and Love: William Perkins's Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew S Ballitch, Andrew S. Ballitch
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781683593911
• ISBN: 978-1-68359-391-1
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 417 g
• Series: Studies in Historical and Syst
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works